Thursday, November 21, 2013

2013 Fall Alumni Event

One of my goals the past couple of years has been to reach out to our alum's in the hopes that they can re-connect with our current program. Coach Schroer is the architect of Emory tennis and we have all greatly benefited from his vision and dedication to making this the premier program in the country. Personally, I cannot express how grateful I am to Coach for all he has done for my family, I will never be able to repay him for his kindness, and my only hope, is that I continue to protect his legacy.

One of my goals with the alumni event was for our current players to realize how lucky they are to be a part of Emory tennis. Coach Schroer and our alums have paved the way for our current players and I wanted to them to get a better understanding of all of there accomplishments. The rich history and accomplishment of our alums is truly remarkable and we owe a debt of gratitude for allowing us to be a part of this program. It is a privilege not a right to be a member of this fraternity.

Our fall event could not have taken place without the effort of Jed Weinstein, Todd Getz, and Angie Duprey. I cannot thank you guys enough for reaching out to your teammates and encouraging them to take part at this event. My favorite memory of the weekend was on Friday night when the alums came over to my house for dinner. After dinner, we all went around and spoke about the impact Emory tennis has made in our lives. After listening to everyone's stories and insight, it just reaffirmed to me how lucky I am to be a part of this wonderful tradition.

One of the messages expressed at my house was for our current players to "pay it forward".  A year ago, Jed Weinstein, was instrumental in helping a Jackson Isaacs,a current player,  land an internship with Goldman Sachs. Jackson, worked this past summer as intern, and because of his hard work, was offered a job with them when he graduates. None of this could have been possible without the help of Jed, so now, Jackson, realizes that he will have to pay it forward when he graduates, and help a current player.

My main goal over the next few years is continue to grow our alumni events. I want everyone to feel a a sincere connection to our program and to realize that we are all a part of a very special family. Thanks so much to everyone for their continued support and I hope to meet everyone in the near future.

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